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Summary of the contracting process

Inverclyde Council has recently completed an open procurement process under the title "Award of Utilities Spend Recovery Review." This tender falls within the services industry category and is located in Greenock, within the UKM83 region. The contracting process is in the Award stage, as highlighted in the official award notice issued on 23rd July 2026. The awarded contract, signed on 9th July 2026, will involve a comprehensive analysis of the council's utility expenses encompassing electricity, gas, and water. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure and forms part of the Government Commercial Agency's Debt Resolution Services Framework (RM6336, Lot 7), aimed at recovering value across utility spending for public sector organisations.

The awarded contract offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies with expertise in utility expense management and recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as Professional Cost Management Group Limited, the successful supplier, exemplify the type of business well-suited to compete in this sector. This tender provides potential for identifying historical errors, validating billing and tariffs, and uncovering ongoing savings opportunities, presenting a unique chance for companies to showcase their analytical capabilities and knowledge in utility cost management.Engagement in such tenders can support establishing long-term partnerships with public sector bodies like Inverclyde Council, thereby enhancing a company's market presence and reputation.

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Notice Title

Award of Utilities Spend Recovery Review

Notice Description

The Supplier shall undertake a comprehensive Utilities Spend Recovery Review covering Electricity, Gas and Water (including clean and waste where applicable). The review shall include analysis of billing, metering, tariff application and associated supplier charges. The Supplier shall review up to the previous five (5) years of historical data, or such alternative period as agreed with the Buyer (Cluster Member).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Supplier shall undertake a comprehensive Utilities Spend Recovery Review covering Electricity, Gas and Water (including clean and waste where applicable). The review shall include analysis of billing, metering, tariff application and associated supplier charges. The Supplier shall review up to the previous five (5) years of historical data, or such alternative period as agreed with the Buyer (Cluster Member).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560753
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities


CPV Codes

65000000 - Public utilities

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INVERCLYDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREENOCK
Postcode
PA15 1LX
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Inverclyde
Electoral Ward
Inverclyde North
Westminster Constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560753
    Award of Utilities Spend Recovery Review - The Supplier shall undertake a comprehensive Utilities Spend Recovery Review covering Electricity, Gas and Water (including clean and waste where applicable). The review shall include analysis of billing, metering, tariff application and associated supplier charges. The Supplier shall review up to the previous five (5) years of historical data, or such alternative period as agreed with the Buyer (Cluster Member).

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